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Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005)

Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Application and Object of Act

2. Application of Act

 

 

1) This Act applies to—
a) the national government;
b) all provincial governments; and
c) all local governments.

 

2) This Act does not apply to—
a) Parliament;
b) the provincial legislatures;
c) the courts and judicial officers;
d) any independent and impartial tribunal or forum contemplated in section 34 of the Constitution and any officer conducting proceedings in such a tribunal or forum;
e) any institution established by Chapter 9 of the Constitution;
f) any other constitutionally independent institution; and
g) any public institution that does not fall within the national, provincial or local sphere of government.

 

3) An organ of state may only participate in an intergovernmental structure contemplated in Chapter 2 if—
a) it is specifically referred to in that Chapter; or
b) it is invited to participate.